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PURPOSE

Under the authorities vested in the Secretary of Defense by reference (a), including Sections 113 and 137, and consistent with reference (b), including Sections 401 through 405, as well as references (c), (d), and Executive Order (E.O.) 13355 (reference (e)), this Directive:

Assigns the responsibilities, functions, relationships, and authorities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)).

Cancels the Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence"; the Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Implementation Guidance on Restructuring Defense Intelligence - and Related Matters"; and DoD Directive 5134.11 (references (f) through (h)).

Authorizes the USD(I), as a Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense, to promulgate DoD policy in DoD Instructions within the responsibilities, functions, and authorities assigned herein.

Shall conform to and be consistent with law and Presidential guidance concerning the authorities and responsibilities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

APPLICABILITY

This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").